Joel Gonzalez
Joel Gonzalez at Sands Kia

Joel Gonzalez

Sales

Sands Kia

16820 Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85388

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5.0
169 Reviews

I have been in the Car industry or 14 yrs. I absolutely love helping families find their Dream Car. It is in my Best interest to find you the least expensive vehicle that works for you & your Family.

Dealership Experience

2 yrs

Industry Experience

15 yrs, 5 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

Spanish Spanish

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5.0

169 Reviews

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169 Reviews of Joel Gonzalez

October 23, 2026

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Helpful staff with very comfortable clean facilities and a large selection of various models to check out More

by Rickalspach
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Oct 23, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you, Rick! I’m pleased to hear you found our staff helpful and our facilities comfortable and clean. At Sands Kia, we take pride in offering a wide selection of models for you to explore. We look forward to assisting you again! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 20, 2026

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Everyone was great to work with and made the process really easy! Highly recommend them! More

by kaitlin.christopher
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Oct 20, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for the wonderful review, Kaitlin! I’m delighted to hear that you found everyone at Sands Kia great to work with and that the process was easy for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We look forward to assisting you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 19, 2026

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Excellent Car Buying Experience! ** The entire car-buying experience was fast, friendly, and stress-free. Joel “Gonzo” Gonzalez was knowledgeable, honest, and helpful throughout th More

by Dinamgarcia24
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Oct 20, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Dina! I’m thrilled to hear that you had an excellent car-buying experience at Sands Kia. It’s great to know that Joel provided you with the knowledgeable and friendly service we strive for. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Enjoy your new vehicle! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 19, 2026

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The dealership was awesome, Gonzo was great to work with, he made me feel like I had known him for years. He was able to find the car that my wife and I very happy. He and Noel made the deal happen. More

by Rick
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Oct 20, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your fantastic review, Rick! I'm thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience at Sands Kia. It's wonderful to know that Gonzo and Noel were able to help you find the perfect car for you and your wife. I appreciate your kind words, and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 15, 2026

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Gonzo was very kind and professional, he was extremely helpful in the process, and made my decision to purchase very easy. The whole management team was awesome to work with. They made me feel comfortable More

by Rick
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Oct 15, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your review, Rick! I’m thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Gonzo and our management team at Sands Kia. It’s great to know that we could make your purchasing decision easy and pressure-free. I truly appreciate your loyalty, and we look forward to serving you for many more purchases in the future. See you next time! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 13, 2026

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Nice and close, all employees very respectful. Plenty of vehicles. That's all I have. "Gonzo" Was VERY knowledgeable, helpful and patient! TY More

by randrbuilders
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Oct 13, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your kind words! I’m happy to hear that you had a positive experience at Sands Kia and that Gonzo was able to assist you with respect and knowledge. I appreciate your feedback and we hope to see you again soon! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 09, 2026

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Very friendly very accommodating. Made the whole process super easy and comfortable. Would recommend anyone to him. More

by Peytonesmith511
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Oct 09, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Peyton! I’m happy to hear that you found us at Sands Kia friendly and accommodating. Making the process easy and comfortable for our customers is our top priority. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and we look forward to serving you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

October 09, 2026

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Gonzo was incredibly helpful in guiding me through finding a new car. He was very knowledgeable and trusting. Would definitely buy another car from him again! More

by Cisco L
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Oct 09, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review, Cisco! I’m thrilled to hear that Gonzo was able to assist you in finding your new car. His knowledge and dedication to helping our customers truly make a difference. We look forward to seeing you again at Sands Kia for your next car purchase! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

September 27, 2026

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Sands Kia provided an exceptional car-buying experience, combining professionalism, honesty, respect, and outstanding customer service from start to finish. More

by GDC808
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Sep 27, 2026

GDC808 responded

Outstanding experience at Kia! I recently purchased my daughter’s first Kia Sportage, and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. Gonzo was absolutely amazing! friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely attentive to our every need. What stood out most was that he never badmouthed another dealership or tried to pressure or trap us into a decision. He gave us the information we needed, respected our choices, and allowed us to make the decision that was right for our family. Gonzo and Justin worked with us to put together an outstanding deal that fit our financial situation. The entire process was smooth, relaxed, and stress-free. After 24 years of military experience, I recognize professionalism, integrity, and respect when I see it. This organization has people who represent those qualities, and it truly showed throughout our experience. I highly recommend this Kia dealership to anyone looking for a professional and respectful car buying experience. If you’re in the area, ask for Gonzo, you won’t be disappointed! Mahalo, Gonzo, for taking such great care of us and helping make my daughter’s first Kia Sportage purchase such a memorable experience! 🤙🏼🚙❤️

September 23, 2026

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Outstanding customer service, extremely knowledgeable of inventory and facilitated the deal extremely well. We appreciated a great combination of patience, professionalism and eagerness in getting us where More

by rangel230.rr
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Sep 23, 2026

Sands Kia responded

Thank you for your wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us at Sands Kia. Our commitment to providing outstanding customer service and knowledge about our inventory is our top priority. I appreciate your kind words, and we hope to assist you again in the future! Sincerely, Kyle Vontersh, General Manager, kvontersch@sandsautomotivegroup.com, (623) 474-3344

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